An Introduction to DLP & LCD Projectors

There are a multitude of specifications and features to take into consideration when buying for example a brand new or refurbished Sharp Projector. This article aspires to cover only two of the many projector parameters to consider. The two that we will cover today are brightness and projector panel technology type. With a basic grasp of brightness and projector types, you will be able to make a much more informed decision as to what projector will best meet your needs.

 

The Brightness Parameter

One of the most fundamental projector qualities is it’s brightness. Your screening environment will often dictate what you choose and how many lumens (the measure of brightness) you need. Also, if you’re going to use this for your workplace as a portable presentation device you have to take into account its adjustability. The higher the brightness threshold is, the pricier it’s certainly going to be. Here’s a breakdown of the ANSI luminosity levels and their standard usage, but keep in mind it’s all up to you to choose which would be best.

 

• 3000 + ANSI is used for special outdoor occasions like big concert projections, retro drive-thru theaters or other applications.

• 1800 to 3000 ANSI is mainly used for educational applications like in big classrooms or auditorium meetings. It can also be used for convenient home entertainment viewing and enjoyment, especially when you’re not satisfied with just your TV and want your collection of DVDs to be projected well.

• 1000 to 1800 ANSI is suitable for simple presentations, especially in business applications like meetings, personal projects or brief overviews. It can be suitable for entertainment purposes, but be prepared to consider getting a bigger resolution.

 

LCD Technology and DLP Technology

There’re two kinds of projectors; basically, the LCD and DLP panels. LCD is the most popular of the two currently. Canon LCD Projectors panel technology may cost slightly less than DLP panels. Projectors that use LCD panel technology are also known to have deeper color saturation and generally seem to be capable of greater brightness levels. Looking at the actual specs with the strengths and weaknesses of the LCD panel when choosing a projector can prove very useful.

DLP technology projectors seem to be in a similar or slightly higher price range, but they are typically able to produce images with higher contrast ratios and deeper, darker black levels than LCD projectors. DLP also has a reputation for working well in home theater use and for doing a great job at  projecting film like images. Some feel that DLP lamps are stronger and generally last longer than LCD ones. You can view actual DLP projector specs like that of the DLP BenQ Projectors to see the current state of this technology now.